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AIRPORT DRAMA OR SOCIAL MEDIA MYTH? Reports Claim DRC President Tshisekedi Faced Entry Delays in Hungary Amid Ebola Fears

AIRPORT DRAMA OR SOCIAL MEDIA MYTH? Reports Claim DRC President Tshisekedi Faced Entry Delays in Hungary Amid Ebola Fears

Unverified reports circulating on social media have alleged that Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi experienced delays upon arrival at Budapest Airport in Hungary due to concerns linked to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of the DRC.According to the claims, P

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Speaker Demands Report on Parliamentary Chambers, as MPs Protest Over Congestion

Speaker Demands Report on Parliamentary Chambers, as MPs Protest Over Congestion

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has directed the Clerk to Parliament to present a status report on the construction of the new parliamentary chambers. His directive follows a protest by Members of Parliament over severe congestion and lack of seating space during Thursday’s si

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NUP Condemns “Silent Abductions” of Its Supporters

NUP Condemns “Silent Abductions” of Its Supporters

The National Unity Platform-NUP has condemned what it calls “silent abductions” of its supporters by security agencies. It has renewed demands for the immediate release of all those whose whereabouts remain unknown.In an interview with Uganda Radio Network-URN, National Unity Platform

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Chief Justice Zeija Demands Increased Judiciary Funding to Tackle Case Backlog

Chief Justice Zeija Demands Increased Judiciary Funding to Tackle Case Backlog

The Chief Justice of Uganda, Flavian Zeija, has called on government to increase funding to the Judiciary to address the growing backlog of cases and improve access to justice across the country.Justice Zeija made the appeal during an Open Court Day held at Nabweru Court in Wakiso District

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Museveni raises stakes in Anti-Corruption drive, warns ministers of immediate sackings as 12th Parliament opens

Museveni raises stakes in Anti-Corruption drive, warns ministers of immediate sackings as 12th Parliament opens

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Museveni has escalated his anti-corruption campaign with a stern warning to ministers and senior government officials, saying he will not hesitate to dismiss those implicated in corruption, inefficiency, or abuse of office as Uganda’s 12th Parliament begins its term

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New KCCA executive unveiled as Mayor Balimwezo demands action on Kampala’s floods, roads

New KCCA executive unveiled as Mayor Balimwezo demands action on Kampala’s floods, roads

L-R: Faridah Nakabugo, Godfrey Luyombya, Shamim Nambassa and Judith NalukwagoIn a bid to steer Uganda’s capital through a maze of chronic urban challenges, Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo has unveiled a fresh executive team for the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) counci

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From Prado to Boda Boda: The Untold Story of Government Suppliers

From Prado to Boda Boda: The Untold Story of Government Suppliers

For many businesses in Uganda, securing a government contract feels like hitting the jackpot. The moment word spreads that someone has landed a deal, everything changes. Friends become more attentive, relatives resurface, banks suddenly extend courtesy, and suppliers are willing to offer goods on

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Traffic Paralyzed as Arsenal Fans Parade Replica Trophy in Jinja City

Traffic Paralyzed as Arsenal Fans Parade Replica Trophy in Jinja City

JINJA CITY |URN: Jinja city has experienced traffic standoff for close to five hours this Sunday, due to procession by Arsenal fans parading a replica English premier league trophy.Arsenal emerged this year’s English premier league champion after months of a tight chase with closest riva

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Architectural firm fined Shs446m over Kabira Country Club expansion project

Architectural firm fined Shs446m over Kabira Country Club expansion project

The Commercial Court has ordered an architectural firm to refund more than USD132,000 (about Shs446 million) to Meera Investment Ltd after finding that it breached a consultancy agreement relating to the expansion of Kabira Country Club.In a ruling delivered on April 3, Acting Judge Susan

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Muhoozi frustrated by Museveni’s politics of tolerance - PLU

Muhoozi frustrated by Museveni’s politics of tolerance - PLU

The General, who heads the Patriotic League of Uganda, reportedly believes Museveni’s style of leadership of compromises and concessions to powerful individuals and interest groups is outdated and has become a liability to the nation.Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and s

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